Venables turns down Middlesbrough job: report
First Published: May 27, 2006
Former England manager Terry Venables arrives at Prime Minister Tony Blair's residence, Number 10 Downing St in London, on May 24. Venables has turned down the chance to join Middlesbrough when press reports had claimed the UEFA Cup finalists were about to name him as the new boss.
Former England manager Terry Venables has turned down the chance to join Middlesbrough when press reports had claimed the UEFA Cup finalists were about to name him as the new boss.
Former Boro manager Steve McClaren is thought keen to use the 63-year-old as a senior advisor when he becomes England head coach after the World Cup, and it is known Boro have kept their options open by talking with more than one prospective manager.
It is understood detailed talks have taken place between the club and Venables, as well as Alan Curbishley and Martin O'Neill, however Sky Sports News have reported that Venables has ruled himself out of contention.
With Venables apparently no longer interested, O'Neill might well replace him as Boro's top target.
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